Our Favorite Pasta Recipes Cookbook

Bring to a rolling boil; add a tablespoon of salt, if desired. Stir in pasta; return to a rolling boil. Boil, uncovered, for the time recommended on package, stirring occasionally. Drain in a colander and toss with sauce or a little olive oil or butter. Heres a quick & easy way to give pasta lots more flavorjust add a bouillon cube or two to the boiling water along with the pasta. For chilled salads, give the cooked pasta a quick rinse in cool water and drain wellno more mushy macaroni! For baked casseroles, cook pasta for the shortest cooking time recommended on the package.

Its not necessary to rinse the cooked pasta, just drain well. How much pasta to cook? As a general rule, pasta doubles in size when cooked, but this varies by shape. A one-pound package will serve about 4 to 8 people, depending on portion size and other ingredients. Save extra cooked pasta for another meal! Toss with a little olive oil to coat, cover tightly and keep refrigerated for 3 to 4 days. To reheat, just place in a metal colander and immerse in a pot of boiling water for one minute, then drainready to serve!

Welcome

Dear Friend, Pasta, macaroni, noodleswhatever you call it, we love it! Youll find lots of delicious ways to serve pasta in Our Favorite Pasta Recipes . Your family will say Bravo! to hearty Pizza Pasta Casserole and One-Pot Spaghetti, while Chicken & Spirals Salad and Ring Toss Salad are perfect for potlucks.

Basil-Asparagus Penne makes a great side dish or a meatless main. And youll be proud to serve Seafood Fettuccine or Moms Lasagna Rolls to dinner guests. So put the pot on to boilits pasta night! Thats using the ol noodle!
Jo Ann & Vickie

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Creamy Chicken Spaghetti

Makes 8 servings 2 lbs. cans stewed tomatoes, chopped 2 10-3/4 oz. cans cream of chicken soup 10-3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom soup 4-oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained 8-oz. pkg. pasteurized process cheese spread, cubed 16-oz. pkg. spaghetti, cooked Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan; mix well. spaghetti, cooked Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan; mix well.

Cook over medium heat until warmed through and cheese is melted. Create a cozy Italian restaurant feel for your next pasta dinner. Toss a red & white checked tablecloth over the table, light drip candles in empty bottles, and add a basket of garlic bread.

Salsa Ranch Skillet

Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped 2.8-oz. pkg. ranch salad dressing mix 15-oz. can tomato sauce 1 c. water 16-oz. jar mild salsa 16-oz. can baked beans 8-oz. pkg. rotini, uncooked 1 c. shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheese Brown beef, onion and pepper in a skillet over medium heat; drain. shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheese Brown beef, onion and pepper in a skillet over medium heat; drain.